R&D Technician - Bonding

Castelion Corporation•Torrance, CA

About The Position

As an R&D Technician - Bonding, you will execute assembly builds for nozzles, flex joints, and cast components supporting Castelion’s flight and development activities. You will help establish and standardize production-ready processes and implement the tools and fixtures needed to produce and test bonded assemblies at high volume. This hands-on role supports the timely, high-quality delivery of vehicles and Castelion’s flight and high-complexity R&D objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience bonding components using RTVs, epoxies, or silicones.
Ability to use computer systems to support process transactions and quality management processes.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, complete travelers, and use visual aids and procedures during product builds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to walk throughout the facility and on uneven terrain.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, focused on bonding.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, controlled documentation, and processes such as layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures and work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
Experience with MES software and electronic production records.
Experience in a high-volume, high-complexity R&D environment with measurable output, takt time, and throughput goals.
Experience with tooling, fixtures, work instructions, line balancing, or standardized work.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
Experience with 5S practices.
Strong attention to detail and time-management skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Execute complex aerospace bonded assembly builds in support of flight and high-complexity R&D objectives.
Perform repeatable, high-quality bonded-assembly operations while meeting production-rate, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
Help transition bonded assembly processes into standardized, production-ready work instructions and processes for high-volume output.
Troubleshoot issues during development builds and implement corrective actions.
Assist with developing and implementing tooling, fixtures, workstations, and infrastructure needed for effective builds.
Maintain shop equipment and ensure it is calibrated where necessary.
Maintain an organized and safe production area.